File No. 860d.00/6
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Sweden (Morris)
531. Consul, Helsingfors, telegraphs urgently for recognition of Finland. He says will gain sympathy of Norway-Sweden-Denmark League of which Finland will be member. What are your views as to action and as to stability of present Finnish government? This [Page 749] Government appreciates thoroughly the historical, political, and economic considerations which would prompt a desire for recognition on the part of Finland. Answer promptly and fully. In this connection you may assure Finnish Chargé d’Affaires if occasion offers that the desire of the United States to assist Finland with food supplies is only limited by the urgent and vital needs of our allies and of our own forces in France.